Race day essentials
Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your race experience. Gear check FREE | Clear bags only | Closes at 6:30 a.m. Use the clear plastic bag you received at the Expo to check your gear at the start area. How it works 1. Add ID (name, address, phone number) inside your bag. 2. Go to a gear check bus on Olney Avenue, Old York Road, or Widener Drive in the start area. (See maps on page 14.) 3. Attach one wristband to your bag and give it to a volunteer. 4. Keep the matching wristband and sticker — you’ll need them to reclaim your bag. 5. Note your bus number (bags are not sorted by bib number). 6. Pick up your bag in the finish area. (See maps on pages 24 and 25.) Important • Clear bags only — no backpacks or loose items • For the safety of everyone, all bags are subject to inspection • Items left at the start area will be discarded Safety and security Sign up for free emergency alerts from the Office of Emergency Management by texting RunPHL at 888777. If you see something, say something! Report suspicious activity to law enforcement or call 911. Restrooms and water • 500+ portable toilets available at the start • Water stations marked with blue flags at the start and along the course • Hydrate early and often
20 2026 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run
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